Texas, 2007

Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Texas, May 23 to 31, 2007

May 23 to 31, 2007 · NWS AMA · 99 events in 7 counties and zones

and damaging winds across the central and northeastern Texas Panhandle. No injuries were reported.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

  • Tornadoes
  • Tropical storms and surge
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
  • Marine and coastal
  • Other

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$118,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
99

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS AMA wrote it up.

Severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours produced numerous tornadoes...large hail...prolonged flooding and flash flooding...and damaging winds across the central and northeastern Texas Panhandle. No injuries were reported.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Amarillo, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 23, 1:35 PM CST, 1 hour 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 23, 1:35 PM CST, 1 hour 43 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
235 PM CDT WED MAY 23 2007

.DISCUSSION...
MAIN WEATHER FOCUS WILL BE TONIGHT AS RETREATING FRONTAL BOUNDARY
WILL ALLOW MOIST AND UNSTABLE AIR TO SPREAD OVER A LARGE PORTION OF
THE FORECAST AREA LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. SFC LOW IS
DEVELOPING OVER EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO IN RESPONSE TO HEIGHT FALLS
ASSOCIATED WITH APPROACHING SHORTWAVE TROF OVER FOUR CORNERS REGION.
THIS SYSTEM WILL SERVE TO BACK THE WINDS ACROSS THE PANHANDLES...
PRODUCING STRONG LOW LEVEL SHEAR...ENHANCED FURTHER IN THE FRONTAL
ZONE. GIVEN INSTABILITY...STRONG LIFT ENHANCED BY MIDLEVEL JET MAX AT
OR ABOVE 50 KT...AND AMPLE MOISTURE...SEVERE STORMS CAPABLE OF VERY
LARGE HAIL...DAMAGING WIND AND TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE OVER MUCH
OF THE PANHANDLES. THE TORNADO THREAT MAY BE ENHANCED TONIGHT BY THE
PRESENCE OF THE LOWLEVEL JET. STRONGER SURGE OF COLD AIR EXPECTED TO
PENETRATE TONIGHT...AND CURRENT THOUGHTS ARE THAT A MORE LINEAR STORM
SYSTEM WILL ENSUE AS THIS BOUNDARY OVERTAKES THE MOIST AIRMASS...AS
SOMEWHAT OF A SECOND ROUND OF STORMS TONIGHT. WITH THIS IN MIND...HAVE
INCREASED POPS AREAWIDE TONIGHT.

LINGERING POPS IN THE EAST SEEMED REASONABLE TOMORROW MORNING AS
STORMS EXIT THE AREA. FRONT IS LIKELY TO BE ON THE FASTER SIDE...AS
SOUTHWARD MOVEMENT WILL BE ENHANCED BY THE STORMS FORMING ALONG THE
BOUNDARY. THIS FRONT WILL VACATE THE AREA OF DEEP MOISTURE...BUT SOME
PRECIPITATION WILL STILL BE POSSIBLE DURING MUCH OF THE REMAINING
FORECAST PERIODS AS MINOR DISTURBANCES MOVE THROUGH AND MOISTURE
ATTEMPTS TO MAKE A COMEBACK. IN GENERAL...HAVE RETAINED POPS FROM
PREVIOUS FORECAST...WHICH WERE GENERALLY IN LINE WITH CURRENT MEXMOS
NUMBERS.

CONCERNING TEMPERATURES...LOWERED A FEW DEGREES TOMORROW FROM MEXMOS
HIGHS AS CLOUDS AND UPSLOPE FLOW WILL LIKELY LIMIT INSOLATION.
OTHERWISE...MEXMOS NUMBERS SEEMED GENERALLY REASONABLE.

KRAMAR

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AMARILLO TX                49  69  52  77  58 /  60   5  20  30  30
BEAVER OK                  52  71  48  78  60 /  80   5  10  30  30
BOISE CITY OK              43  69  48  79  56 /  80   5  10  30  30
BORGER TX                  49  71  53  78  63 /  70   5  20  30  30
BOYS RANCH TX              49  72  52  79  58 /  60   5  20  30  30
CANYON TX                  49  69  53  79  56 /  50   5  20  30  30
CLARENDON TX               51  70  53  74  60 /  60  20  20  30  30
DALHART TX                 46  69  49  78  55 /  60   5  10  30  30
GUYMON OK                  49  72  49  80  60 /  80   5  10  30  30
HEREFORD TX                49  69  52  79  55 /  50   5  20  30  30
LIPSCOMB TX                51  71  48  77  61 /  80  20  20  30  30
PAMPA TX                   50  71  51  75  61 /  70  20  20  30  30
SHAMROCK TX                51  71  54  75  60 /  70  30  20  30  30
WELLINGTON TX              55  71  55  77  61 /  70  30  20  30  30

&&

.AMA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...NONE.
OK...NONE.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, May 23, 12:00 PM CST, 3 hours 18 minutes before
TEXAS/OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
100 PM CDT WED MAY 23 2007

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-241100-
ARMSTRONG-BEAVER-CARSON-CIMARRON-COLLINGSWORTH-DALLAM-DEAF SMITH-
DONLEY-GRAY-HANSFORD-HARTLEY-HEMPHILL-HUTCHINSON-LIPSCOMB-MOORE-
OCHILTREE-OLDHAM-POTTER-RANDALL-ROBERTS-SHERMAN-TEXAS-WHEELER-
100 PM CDT WED MAY 23 2007

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA
PANHANDLES.

.DAY ONE...

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE LIKELY THROUGH TONIGHT. TORNADOES...
LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS ARE ALL POSSIBLE. THE GREATEST
THREAT OF TORNADOES APPEARS TO BE ACROSS THE NORTHERN...CENTRAL AND
EASTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE AND THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE GENERALLY
EAST OF U.S. HIGHWAY 287 AND NORTH OF INTERSTATE 40. OTHER THREATS
INCLUDE HEAVY RAIN...CAUSING ISOLATED FLASH FLOODING...AND CLOUD
TO GROUND LIGHTNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...

THERE WILL BE A SLIGHT CHANCE TO CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS MOST
OF THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
NIGHT. STORMS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BECOME SEVERE.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER GROUPS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS WILL LIKELY
BE CALLED UPON FOR ACTIVATION THROUGH TONIGHT.

GOEHRING

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 23, 2:45 PM CST, 33 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
345 PM CDT WED MAY 23 2007

TXZ008-009-232115-
HUTCHINSON TX-ROBERTS TX-
345 PM CDT WED MAY 23 2007

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM TO AFFECT EAST CENTRAL HUTCHINSON AND
NORTHWESTERN ROBERTS COUNTIES...

AT 345 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER EXTREME EAST CENTRAL HUTCHINSON COUNTY
MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25 MPH.

STORM INTENSITY IS INCREASING AND SEVERE WEATHER MAY DEVELOP RAPIDLY.

ONE HALF INCH SIZE HAIL AND WINDS AROUND 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE.

KRAMAR
Special weather statement, May 23, 2:58 PM CST, 20 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
358 PM CDT WED MAY 23 2007

TXZ004-005-232130-
LIPSCOMB TX-OCHILTREE TX-
358 PM CDT WED MAY 23 2007

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS IN LIPSCOMB AND EASTERN OCHILTREE COUNTIES...

AT 358 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM 5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF LIPSCOMB MOVING NORTHEAST AT
30 MPH.  ANOTHER STRONG STORM WAS MOVING INTO SOUTHEAST OCHILTREE
COUNTY SOUTH OF WOLF CREEK PARK.  THIS STORM IS ALSO MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH.

ONE HALF INCH SIZE HAIL AND WINDS AROUND 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE.

STORM INTENSITY IS INCREASING AND SEVERE WEATHER MAY DEVELOP RAPIDLY.

JOHNSON

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 106 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:18 UTC.

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Event by event

64 hail, 15 thunderstorm wind, 14 tornado, 5 flash flood, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 3:18 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 15 mi NW of Miami
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.853, -100.819

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 3:27 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 20 mi NW of Miami
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.904, -100.882

Tornado, Roberts

When
May 23, 3:28 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 21 mi NW of Miami
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.2 mi
Path width
25 yd
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.915, -100.895

This tornado developed over open country with a path length less than one mile and path width less than fifty yards. The tornado was on the ground less than one minute and no damage or injuries were reported.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 3:40 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 19 mi S of Perryton
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.125, -100.800

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 3:43 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 20 mi NW of Miami
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.904, -100.882

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 3:48 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, Darrouzett
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.430, -100.320

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 4:04 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 19 mi NW of Miami
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.894, -100.870

Thunderstorm Wind, Roberts

When
May 23, 4:05 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 23.59 mi NNW of Miami Roberts Co Arp
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.020, -100.800

Reported at the Canadian River bridge on State Highway 70.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 4:16 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 21 mi S of Perryton
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.096, -100.800

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 4:18 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 23 mi NW of Miami
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.935, -100.920

Tornado, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 4:25 PM CST to 4:27 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 23 mi SSE of Perryton
Rating
EF0
Path length
1 mi
Path width
50 yd
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.093, -100.642

This tornado developed over open country about twenty-three miles south southeast of Perryton at 1625 CST or just south of Farm to Market Road 281 and just west of County Road 23. The tornado traveled east northeast for one mile before dissipating at 1627 CST. No damage or injuries were reported.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 4:25 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 21 mi S of Perryton
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.096, -100.800

Thunderstorm Wind, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 4:35 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 21 mi S of Perryton
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.096, -100.800

Tornado, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 4:39 PM CST to 4:41 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 18 mi SSE of Perryton
Rating
EF0
Path length
1 mi
Path width
50 yd
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.160, -100.677

This tornado developed near the intersection of County Road 25 and Farm to Market Road 281 at 1639. The tornado traveled northeast for about one mile before dissipating just south of U.S. Highway 83 at County Road 26 at 1641 CST. The tornado remained over open country and no damage or injuries were reported.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 4:42 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 8.97 mi E of Perryton McClain Arp
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.130, -100.690

Thunderstorm Wind, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 4:42 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 8.97 mi E of Perryton McClain Arp
Measured
53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.130, -100.690

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 4:44 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 21 mi S of Perryton
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.096, -100.800

Thunderstorm Wind, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 4:44 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 21 mi S of Perryton
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.096, -100.800

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 4:50 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 23 mi SSW of Perryton
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.093, -100.958

Tornado, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 4:56 PM CST to 4:57 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 16 mi SW of Lipscomb to 15 mi SW of Lipscomb
Rating
EF0
Path length
1 mi
Path width
50 yd
Property damage
$6,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.066, -100.473

This tornado developed over extreme southwest Lipscomb County at 1656 CST and then moved northeast for about one mile before dissipating at 1657 CST. Although the tornado remained over open county...it did cause damage to a barn. No injuries were reported.

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 5:00 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 19 mi S of Booker
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.175, -100.530

Hail, Hansford

When
May 23, 5:07 PM CST
Where
Hansford County, 10 mi SW of Spearman
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.098, -101.327

Tornado, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 5:14 PM CST to 5:15 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 28.51 mi E of Perryton McClain Arp to 27.74 mi SE of Huntoon
Rating
EF0
Path length
2 mi
Path width
50 yd
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.110, -100.340

This tornado developed over open country about five miles east southeast of Wolf Creek Park or just east of County Road 29 at 1714 CST and traveled north northeast for about two miles. The tornado dissipated at 1715 CST just northeast of the intersection of County Road U and County Road 25. No damage or injuries were reported.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 5:21 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 12 mi S of Perryton
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.227, -100.800

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 5:25 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, Borger
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.670, -101.380

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 5:25 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, 7 mi N of Fritch
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.731, -101.600

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 5:26 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, Borger
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.670, -101.380

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 5:33 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, 2 mi NW of Sanford
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.750, -101.505

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 5:36 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, Stinnett
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.820, -101.450

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 5:37 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, 2 mi W of Stinnett
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.820, -101.486

Tornado, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 5:40 PM CST to 5:50 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 26.82 mi E of Perryton McClain Arp to 26.2 mi SE of Huntoon
Rating
EF0
Path length
2 mi
Path width
50 yd
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.120, -100.370

This tornado developed at 1740 CST about two miles southeast of Wolf Creek Park and remained over open country as the tornado traveled north northeast for about two miles. The tornado dissipated just north of County Road U about two miles east northeast of Wolf Creek Park at 1750 CST. No damage or injuries were reported.

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 5:51 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, Stinnett
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.820, -101.450

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 5:55 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 12.79 mi ENE of Perryton McClain Arp
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.210, -100.650

Thunderstorm Wind, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 5:55 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 12.79 mi ENE of Perryton McClain Arp
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.210, -100.650

Tree limbs reportedly breaking off due to the high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 5:55 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 12.79 mi ENE of Perryton McClain Arp
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$14,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.210, -100.650

High winds blew over a tree which damaged a car.

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 6:09 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 10 mi S of Booker
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.305, -100.530

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 6:10 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, 2 mi W of Stinnett
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.820, -101.486

Thunderstorm Wind, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 6:16 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, Stinnett
Measured
53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
35.820, -101.450

Thunderstorm Wind, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 6:18 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, Stinnett
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.820, -101.450

An antenna at a restaurant was blown down by the high winds.

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 6:25 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, Stinnett
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.820, -101.450

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 6:29 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, 6 mi N of Stinnett
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.907, -101.450

Tornado, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 6:39 PM CST to 6:45 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 6 mi SW of Darrouzett to 4 mi SW of Darrouzett
Rating
EF0
Path length
2 mi
Path width
50 yd
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.369, -100.396

This tornado developed over open country six miles southwest of Darrouzett at 1839 CST and traveled northeast. The tornado dissipated at 1845 CST about four miles southwest of Darrouzett. No damage or injuries were reported.

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 6:45 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, 10 mi NNE of Stinnett
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.954, -101.382

Hail, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 7:01 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, 10 mi NE of Pringle
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.052, -101.324

Hail fell on the Hutchinson County and Hansford County line on State Highway 207.

Hail, Hansford

When
May 23, 7:01 PM CST
Where
Hansford County, 8.97 mi E of Morse
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.060, -101.320

Hail fell on the Hutchinson County and Hansford County line on State Highway 207.

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 7:14 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, Darrouzett
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
36.430, -100.320

Tornado, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 7:15 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, 16 mi NE of Stinnett
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.1 mi
Path width
25 yd
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
35.984, -101.248

This tornado developed over open country at 1915 CST and remained on the ground for less than one minute. The tornado had a path length of less than one mile and a path width of less than fifty yards. The tornado was confirmed using video provided by a storm chaser. No damage or injuries were reported.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 7:15 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 4 mi N of Perryton
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.458, -100.800

Tornado, Hutchinson

When
May 23, 7:17 PM CST
Where
Hutchinson County, 14 mi NE of Stinnett
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.1 mi
Path width
50 yd
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
35.963, -101.273

This tornado developed over open country at 1917 CST about fourteen miles northeast of Stinnett and remained on the ground for less than one minute. No damage or injuries were reported. The tornado was confirmed using video provided by a storm chaser.

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, Darrouzett
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.430, -100.320

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 7:38 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 6 mi SW of Darrouzett
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.369, -100.396

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 8:03 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 23 mi NW of Miami
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.935, -100.920

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 8:05 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 20 mi S of Perryton
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.111, -100.800

Reported at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Farm to Market Road 281.

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 8:06 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 20 mi NW of Miami
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.904, -100.882

Hail, Hansford

When
May 23, 8:10 PM CST
Where
Hansford County, 7 mi SW of Spearman
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.128, -101.289

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 8:10 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 22 mi S of Perryton
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.082, -100.800

Reported along State Highway 70 on the Ochiltree and Roberts County line.

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 8:10 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 26.05 mi NNW of Miami Roberts Co Arp
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.060, -100.800

Reported along State Highway 70 on the Ochiltree County and Roberts County line.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 8:11 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 22 mi S of Perryton
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.082, -100.800

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 8:11 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 26.05 mi NNW of Miami Roberts Co Arp
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.060, -100.800

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 8:12 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 26.54 mi NW of Miami
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.990, -100.940

Reported at River Road and Lipps Road.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 8:15 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 20 mi S of Perryton
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.111, -100.800

Reported one mile south of Farm to Market Road 281 on State Highway 70.

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 8:19 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 26.05 mi NNW of Miami Roberts Co Arp
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
36.060, -100.800

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 8:19 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 21 mi S of Perryton
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.096, -100.800

Reported on Farm to Market Road 281 just east of State Highway 70.

Tornado, Roberts

When
May 23, 8:28 PM CST to 8:32 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 33 mi NW of Miami
Rating
EF0
Path length
2 mi
Path width
100 yd
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.037, -101.046

This tornado developed over open country about thirty-three miles northwest of Miami at 2028 CST. The tornado traveled northeast for about two miles before dissipating at 2032 CST. No damage or injuries were reported.

Tornado, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 8:43 PM CST to 8:50 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 24.52 mi ESE of Perryton McClain Arp to 24.83 mi E of Perryton McClain Arp
Rating
EF1
Path length
3 mi
Path width
880 yd
Property damage
$9,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.050, -100.420

This tornado developed over open country just southwest of the intersection of Farm to Market Road 281 and County Road 23 at 2043 CST. The tornado traveled northeast for about three miles and dissipated between Farm to Market Road 281 and U.S. Highway 83 at 2050 CST. Power poles were snapped...trees were damaged...and the roof of a hog barn was damaged. No injuries were reported.

Hail, Hansford

When
May 23, 8:52 PM CST
Where
Hansford County, Spearman
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.200, -101.200

Hail, Hansford

When
May 23, 8:58 PM CST
Where
Hansford County, Spearman to 8 mi W of Spearman
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.200, -101.200

Thunderstorm Wind, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 9:00 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 20 mi S of Perryton
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.111, -100.800

Power poles were reported snapped by the high winds.

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 9:00 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 35 mi NW of Miami
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.058, -101.072

Hail dented a vehicle in extreme northwestern Roberts County.

Hail, Hansford

When
May 23, 9:19 PM CST
Where
Hansford County, Gruver
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.270, -101.400

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 9:25 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 16 mi WSW of Lipscomb
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.142, -100.535

Reported on the Ochiltree County and Lipscomb County line five miles north of U.S. Highway 83.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 9:25 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 16.82 mi E of Perryton McClain Arp
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.140, -100.550

Reported on the Ochiltree County and Lipscomb County line five miles north of U.S. Highway 83.

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 9:31 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 14 mi WSW of Lipscomb
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.153, -100.502

Reported at Farm to Market Road 3260 and State Highway 23.

Thunderstorm Wind, Moore

When
May 23, 9:33 PM CST
Where
Moore County, 7 mi E of Dumas
Measured
54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.850, -101.845

Thunderstorm Wind, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 9:34 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 16 mi WSW of Lipscomb
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.142, -100.535

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 9:39 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, Perryton
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.400, -100.800

Reported on County Road 8 about one mile south of Farm to Market Road 281.

Tornado, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 9:40 PM CST to 9:50 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 19 mi S of Booker to 12 mi W of Lipscomb
Rating
EF2
Path length
7 mi
Path width
440 yd
Property damage
$23,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.175, -100.530

The tornado developed just north of County Road Z and just east of State Highway 23 or about nineteen miles south of Booker at 2140 CST. The tornado traveled north northeast causing damage to trees...power poles...barns...and full oil drums. The tornado was confirmed by photographs. The tornado dissipated about twelve miles west of Lipscomb or north of Farm to Market Road 3260 and east of State Highway 23. No injuries were reported.

Tornado, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 9:55 PM CST to 10:05 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 3 mi SW of Lipscomb to 0.5 mi NW of Lipscomb
Rating
EF1
Path length
4 mi
Path width
150 yd
Property damage
$13,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.199, -100.308

This tornado developed over open country about three miles southwest of Lipscomb at 2155 CST. The tornado traveled northeast for about four miles damaging a farm and trees. The tornado dissipated at 2205 CST just northwest of Lipscomb. No injuries were reported.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 9:58 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 22 mi SSW of Perryton
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.106, -100.951

Reported at Farm to Market Road 281 and County Road 8.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 10:00 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 23 mi SSW of Perryton
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.093, -100.958

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 10:07 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 20 mi S of Perryton
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.111, -100.800

Reported at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Farm to Market Road 281.

Tornado, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 10:11 PM CST to 10:26 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 8 mi S of Darrouzett to 4 mi SE of Darrouzett
Rating
EF2
Path length
8 mi
Path width
528 yd
Property damage
$36,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.314, -100.320

The tornado developed over open country about eight miles south of Darrouzett and traveled northeast and then north for about eight miles. The tornado crossed Uncle Sam Road just west of State Highway 305 and then near the intersection of County Road J and U.S. Highway 305. Severe damage was reported to recently built barns of which the contents were vacated and relocated downstream...damage to many power poles...trees...outbuildings...and a four thousand pound combine...which was lifted over a fence. No injuries were reported. The tornado dissipated at 2226 CST about four miles southeast of Darrouzett just south of where County Road 17 ends...or just southeast of the intersection of State Highway 305 and State Highway 15.

Flash Flood, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 10:12 PM CST to May 24, 1:15 AM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 12 mi SSE of Perryton to 14 mi SSE of Perryton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.240, -100.718

Water was reportedly flowing over the road where U.S. Highway 83 crosses the south fork of Wolf Creek. Stranded motorists on U.S. Highway 83 were pulled from the high water by rescue workers. No damage or injuries were reported.

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 10:16 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, Darrouzett
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.430, -100.320

Thunderstorm Wind, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 10:16 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, Darrouzett
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.430, -100.320

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 10:21 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, Darrouzett
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.430, -100.320

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 10:30 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, Lipscomb
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.230, -100.270

Flash Flood, Roberts

When
May 23, 10:37 PM CST to May 24, 1:00 AM CST
Where
Roberts County, 30 mi NW of Miami
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.007, -101.008

Six feet of water covered Wilson Road about four miles south of the Ochiltree County line. No damage or injuries were reported.

Flash Flood, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 10:37 PM CST to May 24, 1:15 AM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 23 mi SSW of Perryton to 25 mi S of Perryton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.093, -100.958

Water was reported flowing across County Road 8 south of Farm to Market Road 281. State Highway 70 from Pampa to Perryton was closed due to two areas of flooding over the road. No damage or injuries were reported.

Hail, Ochiltree

When
May 23, 10:41 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 8 mi SSE of Perryton
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.293, -100.745

Thunderstorm Wind, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 10:46 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 12 mi S of Booker
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.276, -100.530

High winds knocked down a tree which was blocking State Highway 23.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 10:50 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, 4 mi SE of Darrouzett
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$6,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.389, -100.269

Power poles blown down on State Highway 305 between State Highway 15 and County Road L. This resulted in a temporary closure of State Highway 305.

Hail, Roberts

When
May 23, 11:00 PM CST
Where
Roberts County, 20 mi N of Miami
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.989, -100.630

Hail, Lipscomb

When
May 23, 11:15 PM CST
Where
Lipscomb County, Follett
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
36.430, -100.130

Thunderstorm Wind, Hemphill

When
May 23, 11:30 PM CST
Where
Hemphill County, 7 mi NW of Canadian
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.972, -100.468

Hail, Hemphill

When
May 24, 12:00 AM CST
Where
Hemphill County, 3 mi NE of Canadian
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.931, -100.342

Flash Flood, Ochiltree

When
May 24, 12:43 AM CST to 1:15 AM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 10 mi S of Perryton to 12 mi SW of Perryton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.255, -100.800

State Highways 83 and 70 remain closed due to high water about seven miles south of Perryton to the county line. Farm to Market Roads 281 and 759 were also closed south of Perryton. Farm to Market Road 759 was closed from State Highway 70 to Spearman due to two to three feet of water over the road surface. No damage or injuries were reported.

Flash Flood, Ochiltree

When
May 24, 12:50 AM CST to 1:15 AM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 30.89 mi E of Huntoon to 12.79 mi ENE of Perryton McClain Arp
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.390, -100.080

U.S. Highway 83 closed from Perryton to Canadian due to five to six feet of water over South Wolf Creek Bridge. North Wolf Creek Bridge was almost flooded. Law enforcement were unable to reach Lake Fryer due to flooding into the park. Water was well over the spillway at an unknown depth. No damage or injuries were reported.

Flood, Ochiltree

When
May 24, 1:15 AM CST to May 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Ochiltree County, 5 mi S of Waka to 18 mi S of Perryton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.208, -101.050

Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office reported flooding across southern Ochiltree County for several days due to recent heavy rainfall. U.S. Highway 70 south of Perryton remained closed along with County Roads 11 and W due to flooding. No damage or injuries were reported.

What these are

Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Flash Flood
Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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